Eligibility for Talented and Gifted ServicesThe following students will be eligible for Talented and Gifted (TAG) services:

Any student, K-12, screened and identified as TAG in Ashland School District. If there are legitimate, documented concerns about misidentification, a process will be set into place to address this. No student will be removed from TAG status without parental involvement in the above process, nor without parental approval. If transfer to another public or private school interrupts a student’s attendance in Ashland School District, s/he should be eligible for TAG services upon re-entering the district.

Any student, K-12, identified as TAG in another Oregon school district which is operating under the same regulations and with similar eligibility guidelines. A student thus identified will not be required to re-qualify upon entering Ashland School District. Students transferring from out of state will be subject to review by the appropriate TAG school committee to determine their eligibility. Depending on the availability of identification information, including appropriate test scores, students who were qualified out of state may be required to undergo additional evaluation.

Identification Criteria

No student shall be identified based on a single criteria, such as a test score. Conversely, no student shall be disqualified based on a single criteria. The following criteria shall constitute the minimum required to identify a student for TAG services:

1. At least TWO indicators of giftedness, which must include one of the following:

a standardized group intelligence/cognitive ability or achievement score at the 97%ile or above

3. For Non-typical identification (also known as “Potential to Perform”):

high group standardized tests or individual standardized test scores for English Language Learners (ELL), standardized test scores in a nonverbal intelligence test such as the Raven or in English and the student’s native language which, when considered together, would place the student in the 97%ile of ELL or bilingual students

for other non-typical nominees, such as: students from ethnic minorities, students with disabilities, and students who are culturally different or economically disadvantaged, additional evidence, such as a student self assessment or parent survey, may be considered in combination with other criteria

screening reports for non-typical students who are identified without a 97%ile score should include a description of:

a) why standardized test scores would not be reliable indicators for this
student
b) what indicators the committee used instead to identify the student

Screening ProcessFirst ScreeningFor students who were flagged by test scores or nominated by teachers, self, or parents during the nomination process.

Second Screening
For students who were Still Being Considered after the first screening.

Non-Typical TAG NomineesSubjective data from a variety of sources must be considered in the screening process to identify students from non-typical populations. All of the suggested supplemental screening tools are presently available through the District Special Services Office or SOESD.